Israel resumes heavy shelling on Gaza residential buildings

The Israeli military resumed heavy shelling across Gaza, targeting several residential buildings.

Middle East Eye correspondents said several explosions were heard across the besieged enclave, with at least one four-storey building being hit. The residential buildings housed three families.

Al Jazeera Arabic reported that at least one home was completely destroyed in Khan Younis.

Local media posted footage showing a residential building near Gaza City in flames after an Israeli air strike. 

Initial reports say the shelling has left a number of casualties. 

The Israeli military said it was targeting Palestinian Islamic Jihad sites, including what it claimed are command centres situated in residential buildings.